I will go to my grave trying to convince this world that Billy Joel is better than Elton John. For some reason, people don't want to accept this because Elton John just happens to be more popular, but his songs are NOT better! Billy Joel has that jazzy, bluesy, soul that Elton makes up for in poppy electro-beats. I personally think Billy Joel has better music, and a better style. I have loved that man for years, and the best night of my life was seeing him live two years ago. We got the FRONT ROW after one of his roadies gave us these tickets instead of our nosebleed seats. Apparently Mr. Joel himself buys the front row so that they don't get sold to scalpers. It was the most insane moment of my life. I was there with great company, a great piano man, and a whole lotta screaming fans. I saw his nose hairs I was so close. He was so fantastic. If you have not really committed yourself to the Piano Man, then go ahead and listen to these songs and be converted: It's Still Rock'n' Roll, She's Always A Woman, Big Shot, Piano Man, Scenes at an Italian Restaurant, and Vienna. You will be changed.
"She can lead you to love, she can take you or leave you
She can ask for the truth but she'll never believe you
And she'll take what you give her as long as it's free
Yes she steals like a thief but she's always a woman to me"
-She's Always A Woman, Billy Joel
I have to say that since I have been hang'n out with you I have grown to really like Billy Joel....BUT Elton will always have my heart! You just listen to Your Song a couple of times and you will hear the Greatness! oh yes... you will.
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